82030

Agricultural service contractors and farm supervisors

TEER 2 — College diploma, apprenticeship (2+ yrs) or supervisory

Express Entry skill level: Yes
Regulated in Québec: No
In demand in Manitoba: No

Classification

Natural resources & agriculture

8 › 82 › 820 › 8203

Definition

Agricultural service contractors provide agricultural services such as livestock and poultry breeding, soil preparation, crop planting, crop spraying, cultivating or harvesting. Farm supervisors supervise the work of specialized livestock workers, farm machinery operators, livestock labourers, aquaculture labourers and harvesting labourers. They operate their own business or may be employed by farms and agricultural enterprises.

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Agricultural service contractors
Provide agricultural livestock services such as artificial insemination, spraying or shearing of livestock or disinfecting pens, barns or poultry houses
Provide agricultural crop services such as plowing, irrigating, cultivating, spraying or harvesting
Assist in the development and implementation of farm safety and bio-security procedures
Hire and train workers
Negotiate the terms of services to be provided
Maintain financial and operational records
May participate in the provision of services or in the operation of machinery and equipment
May operate and repair digital technology and communication tools and equipment, such as robotic milking systems and global positioning systems (GPS).
Farm supervisors
Coordinate, assign and supervise the work of specialized livestock workers, farm machinery operators, livestock labourers and harvesting labourers
Supervise and oversee breeding and other livestock-related programs
Supervise, monitor and enforce procedures to maintain animal and crop health and welfare
Supervise and oversee growing and other crop-related operations
Supervise maintenance of infrastructure, equipment, and supplies
Develop work schedules and establish procedures
Ensure farm safety, food safety and security and bio-security procedures are followed
Maintain quality control and production records
May perform general farm duties.
May operate and repair digital technology and communication tools and equipment, such as robotic milking systems and global positioning systems (GPS).
Farm supervisors may specialize in areas such as dairy, poultry, swine, beef, sheep, equine, fruit, vegetable, mixed or other specialty farming.

Example job titles

•artificial insemination service contractor
•crop harvesting service contractor
•farm foreman/woman
•farm supervisor
•feedlot foreman/woman
•hog operation supervisor
•livestock breeding service contractor
•poultry farm foreman/woman

Overview

Under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, agricultural service contractors and farm supervisors are classified under NOC code 82030. This occupation falls under TEER 2, making it eligible for various Canadian economic immigration programs, including the Express Entry system under the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class, as well as several Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). These professionals play a vital role in Canada's agricultural sector by providing specialized services such as livestock services, soil preparation, and crop harvesting, or by supervising and coordinating the activities of general farm workers.

To qualify under NOC 82030, candidates must meet specific Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) requirements. Farm supervisors typically require the completion of secondary school and several years of experience within the agricultural industry. For agricultural service contractors, a university degree or college diploma in agriculture or a related field may be required, alongside several years of experience in agricultural operations. Their primary duties involve supervising and scheduling the activities of livestock and crop workers, maintaining safety and quality control standards, and operating or maintaining specialized farm equipment.

Foreign nationals with experience in this high-demand field can leverage targeted Express Entry category-based draws or specific agri-food immigration pathways to obtain Canadian permanent residency. Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For official and up-to-date guidelines, please consult Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.